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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.21, 1,382.48 and 552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.21, 1,382.48 and 552.13 is: 827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.21 : 1,382.48 = 552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.21/1,382.48 = 552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.21x = 1,382.48 × 552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.21x = 763,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,308.68/922.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.70

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